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I Shot the Band: XSNRG - Chicago's UFO Tribute

By Don Jacobson

Band: XSNRG

Song: "Lights Out"

YouTube Added Date: July 14, 2008

Shooter: Jamazz36

Locale: Berwyn Centennial Festival.

Video Quality: Excellent

Sound Quality: Excellent

Creativity: Better than average. Although members of XSNRG remain relatively stationary, Jamazz36 uses appropriate zooming action during smoking Michael Schenker sound-alike guitar solos.

Difficulty: Nil. Unfortunately, XSNRG didn't draw much of a crowd so there was little jostling. The result is very steady camera work. Not Kubrick-steady, but definitely Beachwood-steady.

Overall Beachwood Shaky-Cam Rating: 9 (out of 10)

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Posted on July 21, 2008
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Social Distortion Channels Marty Stuart & Joe Ely

By Don Jacobson
Cowpunks all.
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Posted on July 14, 2008
Chicago In Song

Chicago In Song: Leader of the Lame

By Don Jacobson
Today, a truly special Chicago In Song. We take a look at the signature song of an extremely popular Illinois rock artist who recently died of a tragically preventable disease - a heartfelt ode to his beloved father that is...
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Posted on May 20, 2008
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Inflight Radio: Delta

By Julia Gray
Magic underwear and Polygamy Porter help Sergio Mendes and the Country Showcase go down a little easier.
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Posted on July 10, 2008
Bin Dive

The Return of Roger Miller

By Don Jacobson
He ain't got no cigarettes.
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Posted on June 09, 2008

I Shot the Band: XSNRG - Chicago's UFO Tribute

By Don Jacobson
Transport yourself from Cermak & Harlem to that wondrous night in 1978 at the International Amphitheater.

Posted on July 21, 2008

Existential Rock

By The Beachwood Existential Rock Affairs Desk
Rock's ultimate questions.

Posted on July 17, 2008

Trivial Pursuit: Music Choice Edition

By The Rock Trivia Affairs Desk
The real secret history of rock.

Posted on July 16, 2008

Inflight Radio: Delta

By Julia Gray
Magic underwear and Polygamy Porter help Sergio Mendes and the Country Showcase go down a little easier.

Posted on July 10, 2008

I Shot the Band: Lady Tramaine Hawkins

By Don Jacobson
High praise from the Pritzker Pavilion.

Posted on July 07, 2008

Inflight Radio: United

By The Inflight Music Affairs Desk
Peace in a sometimes crazy world.

Posted on July 02, 2008

I Shot the Band: Funhouse

By Don Jacobson
At Kankakee County's famed fish fry.

Posted on June 25, 2008

The Best Radio You Have Never Heard

By Don Jacobson
By "radio," Bax means the commercial outlets in Chicago and elsewhere in this great land.

Posted on June 20, 2008

Song of the Moment: When The Levee Breaks

By The Beachwood Kansas Joe Affairs Desk
Going to Chicago, but I can't take you.

Posted on June 19, 2008

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